How Does One Defend Against a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Charge? | Murrieta, Temecula and Hemet DUI Lawyer

Being charged with a
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be very serious. A conviction can lead to a license suspension or
revocation, heavy fines, and even jail time. But according to the NOLO
Law for All website, there are a number of defenses against the charge.

You could claim that you were not driving while under the influence. This
claim is a particularly rare defense as most DUIs take place after a traffic
stop. But it could be used if the officer approached you while you were
behind the wheel in a stopped car even if you were preparing to drive away.

Sometimes officers do not follow proper procedures when pulling you over
and subsequently arresting you for a DUI, such as giving a Miranda warning.
Lack of probable cause for arrest is also a good defense. A defense lawyer
may get the evidence, such as a sobriety test or a breathalyzer thrown
out, leaving the prosecution with no case.

You can also challenge the arresting officer's testimony in court,
bringing in witnesses who saw things differently, and offering alternate
explanations for your appearance and behavior. Red, bloodshot eyes and
slurred speech can be explained by claiming fatigue or by having taken
prescription medication.

You can challenge the results of a sobriety test, claiming that it gave
a false positive or was improperly administered. Also, you can take advantage
of the fact that it takes time for alcohol to be totally absorbed into
your body. In theory, you might not have been under the influence when
you were stopped, but then became so by the time a sobriety test was administered.

You need a skilled lawyer who is experienced in DUI cases to mount these defenses.

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years of experience in the criminal defense system could be the help you
need in protecting your freedom.

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